The ointment I have in mind consists of two ingredients both of which are 
biologically inert, in the sense of not being absorbed or metabolized by the 
patient.  Since it is meant to be applied in the eye, to prevent drying out in 
people whose eyelids don't close automatically, as after a stroke, I assume it 
is not dangerous when applied to a fissure either.  The question is whether 
there is any point to it, and that is why I am interested in whether there is 
research showing its relative effectiveness compared to any other measures 
used to treat sore or cracked nipples.  It is also very costly - about fifteen 
hundred US dollars per pound, calculated by today's exchange rate from 
Norwegian kroner.  Seems a bit steep for vaseline.

Rachel Myr
Kristiansand, Norway

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